Rethink Your Drink: Sugar Content and Hydration

Project Sponsors

• USDA project funded through the Food Stamp Program • School District of Philadelphia • Nutrition Center, Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology Drexel University Funded by the PENNSYLVANIA NUTRITION EDUCATION TRACKS, a part of USDA’s Food Stamp Program. To find out how the Food Stamp Program can help you buy healthy foods, contact the PA Department of Public Welfare’s tool-free helpline at 800-692-7462. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Why is water and hydration Important?

• 60-70% of total body weight is water • Helps dispose of waste in the body • Protects organs and joints • Maintains body temperature Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

Hydration

The best way to stay well hydrated for exercise is to drink • Before • During • After Remember! Drink regardless of whether you are thirsty or not!

Which of these drinks replaces fluid lost during exercise? Soda ?

Water ?

Iced Tea ?

100% Juice ?

Milk ?

Sports Drinks ?

Which of these drinks supplies carbohydrates that are important for recovery?

100% Juice ?

Water ?

Milk ?

Sports Drinks ?

Which of these drinks provides nutrients that athletes need for recovery?

100% Juice ?

Milk ?

Sports Drinks ?

What are healthy drinks ?

Which has fewer calories ?

12 ounces 100% juice 12 ounces of cola 12 ounces orange soda 12 ounces low-fat milk

Which has fewer calories ?

12 ounces 100% juice 12 ounces of cola 12 ounces orange soda 12 ounces low-fat milk

Portion distortion!

• 6.5 ounces = 88 calories • 12 ounces = 160 calories • 20 ounces = 266 calories Increase of 178 calories!

Source: http://www.ci.lincoln.ne.us/.../ 0203/qtr2/drinks.htm

How Much Sugar?

27grams x 2.5 servings = 67.5 grams

1 teaspoon of sugar = 4 grams

67.5 / 4 = 16.9 teaspoons of sugar

Healthy Beverages Lower your intake of sugar Limit soft drinks, soda, fruit drinks, sweetened iced tea They have many calories and few vitamins or minerals • Weight gain • Tooth decay

Rethink Think Your Drink

• Watch out for artificial sugar in drinks • Maintain Hydration • Healthy Drinks: – Water, milk and 100% fruit juice

Questions?

Activity

How much sugar does my drink have?